Caligula
Originally released in 2017. Caligula is a music/drama film. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Van Elsacker, Caroline Meng, and Sophie Junker
Synopsis
This work – the only opera that follows the career of the Roman Emperor Caligula and his madness, passion and power – was a great success when it was first performed in Venice, largely because of the originality and the fine psychological insight of its libretto and the subtelty of its musical score. There have been some memorable puppet-theatre performances of opera, but with Caligula Le Poème Harmonique and Arcal invite us to savour something quite original by bringing together two artistic traditions that have long been separated: those of Venetian opera and Sicilian puppet-theatre. On stage, the singers and instrumentalists, conducted by Vincent Dumestre, lend their voices and rich sound to the pupi of Mimmo Cuticchio, large stick-puppets belonging to a great theatrical tradition dating back to the seventeenth century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Arcal
- Le Poème Harmonique
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caligula about?
This work – the only opera that follows the career of the Roman Emperor Caligula and his madness, passion and power – was a great success when it was first performed in Venice, largely because ...
How long is Caligula?
Caligula has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Caligula released?
Caligula was released on May 1, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Caligula?
The main cast of Caligula includes Jan Van Elsacker, Caroline Meng, Sophie Junker, Florian Götz, Jean-François Lombard.